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Aggressive Tanker Truck Forces Dangerous Maneuver Near Chania Airport

Friday, 3 July 2026/SourceGoogle News/1 min read
A dashcam video captured a dangerous driving incident near Chania Airport in Crete, where a tanker truck driver repeatedly flashed headlights aggressively to force an overtaking maneuver on a busy road. The footage, shared widely online, shows the large vehicle behaving erratically in traffic close to the airport access route. The incident has raised concerns about road safety on one of the most frequently traveled corridors in the Chania region, used daily by tourists traveling to and from the airport. Visitors driving rental cars in this area should remain cautious, keep a safe following distance from heavy vehicles, and avoid being pressured into unsafe maneuvers. Greek traffic police have been made aware of the incident. Always drive defensively on Cretan roads, particularly near major transport hubs where traffic volumes and vehicle sizes increase the risk of accidents.

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